Structure of Bacteria

• Basic Bacteria Structure

  • cell walls & cell membranes
  • circular chromosomes & additional small rings of DNA called plasmids
  • cytoplasm
  • ribosomes for protein synthesis
  • many have flagella
• Spore Formation

  • In some unfavorable conditions, many bacteria from endospores which are thick capsules around bacterial cells
  • Spores can remain dormant for months or years
  • Spores allow bacteria to survive harsh conditions